The HH-65 Dolphin is a MEDEVAC-capable short-range recovery (SSR) helicopter operated by the United States Coast Guard (USCG). In 2002 there were 94 Dolphins in use by the USCG; it is the replacement for the HH-52A Sikorsky Sea Guard. The HH-65A is not able to perform water landings.

The HH-65 Dolphin is used for cargo, drug interdiction , ice breaking, military readiness , pollution control , and search and rescue missions.

The HH-65 is known for its shrouded tail rotor and its autopilot capabilities; which can bring the aircraft into a hover or pilot it in search patterns, an ability which allows the crew to engage in other tasks.

• Manufacturer: Aerospatiale (Eurocopter)
• Rotor Diameter: 39 ft 2 in (11.9 m)
• Top Speed: 120 knots (220 km/h)

• Height: 13 ft (3.9 m)
• Length: 44 ft 5 in (13.5 m)
• Max Gross Weight: 9,200 lb (4,200 kg)
• Empty Weight: 6,092 lb (2,800 kg)
• Number of Engines: 2
• Propulsion Type: Lycoming LTS-101-750B-2 Gas Turboshafts
• Electronics Manufacturer: Rockwell International, Collins Avionics Group
• Engine power: 553 kW each

HH-65 Air Stations

• CGAS Traverse City, Michigan
• CGAS Barbers Point, Hawaii
• CGAS Borinquen, Puerto Rico
• CGAS Atlantic City, New Jersey
• CGAS Corpus Christi, Texas
• CGAS Detroit, Michigan
• CGAS Houston, Texas
• CGAS Humbolt Bay, California
• CGAS Los Angeles, California
• CGAS Miami, Florida
• CGAS/ATC Mobile, Alabama
• CGAS New Orleans, Louisiana
• CGAS North Bend, Oregon
• CGAS San Francisco, California
• CGAS Port Angeles, Washington
• CGAS Savannah, Georgia

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